Student Easter Traditions
By Ryleigh Watson | Spring is a time that many all love. It means good weather, pastel colors, and Easter. When most people think of Easter, it’s mostly thoughts of the Easter bunny, egg hunts, egg decorating and the traditions their families celebrate. Kennedy Dolmage, freshman allied health science major from Kingwood, Houston feels the […]
Mental Health: Finding Help in Hardship
By Madison Boggs | If mental health is difficult for you to talk about, you are not alone. However, it is important to understand the importance of taking care of yourself. Some of our Yellow Jacket staff have some great words of wisdom to help. “To prioritize my mental health, I just say no. A […]
Brownwood Eats – A List of the Best Local Restaurants
By Jordan Givens | After a new student moves in, one of the first questions asked is “Where do we eat?” Many alumni answer with a resounding “Underwood’s, or if you’re early enough Common Grounds.” While both are great options, many Howard Payne students miss out on the rest of Brownwood’s good eats. After asking […]
Surviving Finals: Students’ Perspectives and Tips
By Mackenzie Langham | Senior Conner Faught, majoring in Jurisprudence, the Academy, and Bible speaks against students over-studying. “Don’t study too hard. It’s the law of diminishing returns. At a certain point you have studied as much as is gonna help you–you’ve spent a whole semester in class. So, trust the effort that you put […]
Ask Buzz: Transferring Advice
By Jordan Givens and Mackenzie Langham | What Jordan Givens says: So you’re thinking about transferring. You probably have some people looking at you like you’re crazy and telling you there’s absolutely no reason for you to transfer. What if I told you, thinking about transferring is okay. You’re not crazy for thinking about going […]
Students Learn To Cope With Cancelled Events
By Jordan Givens | The unexpected events of this past year have had an undeniable impact on campus events. COVID-19 makes everything difficult–from the freshmen walking through the Wilson Gate, to the seniors walking out– everything in between seems to be disrupted. Students have expressed opinions on cancelled and changed events and the impact that […]
Best Eats In Brownwood: A list of local eatery’s to try
By Katie Cravey | Howard Payne students know all too well the dreaded “where should we eat” question. HPU Communication Alumnus, Katie Cravey, has put together a list of the best places in Brownwood to eat. With a review of pricing, location, and what each restaurant has to offer, here are the top 10 places […]
Things to do in Brownwood When You’re Bored
Small town life may seem like there are few options of entertainment, especially when attending a smaller college. We have compiled a list of things to do in Brownwood when you’re bored. Explore downtown Brownwood: Downtown Brownwood is rich with history and unique sights. In addition to the new and old businesses, there are many […]
To the Singles on Valentines Day
By Jordan Givens | No, it is not single awareness day. As cool as that would be, it is not. In fact, we shouldn’t even try to argue that it is. It is Valentine’s Day. A day of love. “But, I’m single.” And? It is a day of love my friends. Maybe you will read […]
HPU Students Voice Opinions on Presidential Inauguration
By Caleb Callaway | On Wednesday, January 21, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as 46th president of the United States, with Kamala Harris as his vice president. It was a hard-fought election, one that will have a lasting impact on the U.S. election process. It was an election that came with much argument, debate, disagreement, […]
A Lesson In Change and Adaptibility
By Kimberly Thomas | I don’t remember if it was during my Junior or Senior year here at Howard Payne (way back in the day), but I do remember that I was in a particularly sticky situation of my own making…and I was not about to “give in.” It was in the middle of one […]
Getting Real About Relationships
By Caleb Callaway | “Ring by spring!” “Come and get your MRS degree!” Statements such as these are the unofficial mantras of private Christian universities across the nation, and HPU is no exception. It is safe to say that most young adults are either in a relationship, have been in a relationship, or want to […]
Pledging Survival Guide
By Jordan Givens | “The best six weeks, you will never want to relive.” This is what many people refer to as pledging. If you have chosen to embark on the journey that is being a potential new member (PNM) this survival guide is for you. Pray. And Pray again. Former Member of Pi Theta […]
Enrollment Affects All of Campus
By Caleb Callaway | It is no secret that enrollment is down at HPU. From empty seats in classrooms to open parking spots, the campus environment has been affected. What some might not realize is that enrollment is as much of a concern to students as it is to faculty and staff. Students, faculty, and […]
Finding Your Faith; Students Learn to Balance Life
By Jordan Givens | For many college students finding a way to balance school, work and social lives is hard enough, but on a Christian campus growing your faith can be the biggest struggle of all. Even on a Christian campus it can be hard to own your faith and know how to grow in […]
HPU Students Voice Thoughts on Impeachment
By Caleb Callaway | A house divided. Divided on politics, divided on religion, divided on…well, nearly everything. On December 18, 2019, President Donald J. Trump became the third president to be impeached by Congress. His crimes? The alleged abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Amid accusations of the President soliciting the Ukrainian government to […]
Grace upon Grace
By Jaci Garrett | Since the inauguration chapel, I have received a couple of requests to write about the power of grace and the role that plays in our lives. What is great about this, is that grace is by far the most important part about understanding the Gospel. According to a study of 16- […]
“Let’s Talk”
By Jerry Leslie, University Counselor | We are pleased to announce the addition of an additional part-time University Counselor to the Student Life Health Services. As the University Counselor for the past three years I quickly realized that our students were being underserved since a female counselor was not available. While the majority of my counseling […]
Women in Ministry
By Jaci Garrett | “Don’t you understand that you are a stumbling block to the church?” “How can you live with yourself when you are living in so much sin?” “I hope you know that God doesn’t approve of this.” “Oh, you were called into ministry? That’s so great, you’ll make an amazing pastor’s wife!” […]
Loving Like Jesus: Just As You Are
By Jaci Garrett | In my previous article, I gave an example of the love of Christ using John 8 and discussing Jesus’ act of getting in the dirt with the woman caught in adultery. This week, I want to talk about another way that Jesus shows love to people by using Mark 5. Full […]
Tam’s Takes
By Tamera Ryan | Organized chaos. It’s been my mantra for the majority of my life. As I near the end of the first half of my 30s, I am consistently reminded that this is not how adults are supposed to function. We are supposed to have our lives together. Most of my friends are […]
Love like Jesus: In the Dirt
Jaci Garrett | I have two favorite chapters in the Bible: Mark 5, and John 8. I’m going to cover Mark 5 next week as we look at how Jesus loves people, but for this week, I want use to consider John 8. This is not an unfamiliar passage for us, we’ve heard countless sermons […]
Local Eats
By Cailen Jenkins | Brownwood is home to some of the best local foods. Below is a list of places you can visit to find some delicious small-town food that feels like home. Studebaker’s Café & Grill Studebaker’s has some of the best family style home-cooked meals. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their menu […]
Tam’s Takes
By Tamee Ryan | I see you. It’s your first year away from home and you miss your mom. It’s your senior year and you have no clue what you’re going to be doing after graduation and you are counting the days. You are terrified. You are excited. You are homesick. You are free. We […]
Rev-Elations with Rev. Jaci
Jaci Garrett, an HPU junior, pastors Sidney Baptist Church. The following was published April 17, 2019 in the Baptist Standard and titled “Voices: Bind my wandering heart to Thee.” Kenneth Osbeck, in 101 Hymn Stories, tells the story of Robert Robinson, who wrote “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” Robinson was a barbering apprentice in London […]